About Us

About Switch Business

Switch Business Limited was started by David Newport and Paul Devcich as a partnership of two experienced "Business Sales People" who wished to
bring a fresh perspective to the New Zealand market place.

Unfortunately, Paul had to retire from the business due to his battle with cancer in early 2012 and sadly passed away mid-2013.

Licensed by the REAA 2008 and governed by its rules, we operate to the highest
standards to achieve win-win transactions.

Please feel free to contact us at any stage, we'd be more than happy to
catch up over a coffee. If you are concerned about confidentiality we are happy to complete a confidentiality agreement in your favour as mentioned
in the tab marked Confidentiality.

David Newport

David has been a business broker operating in Auckland since the late 1990's. Initially in franchise
sales before the natural progression to larger businesses. A city dweller. Born in Auckland in 1964. 2 adult children. Interests are mountain
biking, hiking and photography.

Career

25 years in sales, sales management and sales consultancy.

Areas covered

Advertising

Market Research

Air Conditioning

Freight Forwarding, Seafreight and Airfreight

Signage

Banking

Private Sales

Bartercard (National Sales Manager)

Merchandising

Surplus Product Sales

Franchise sales

Sold franchises for approximately 7 years primarily for home services companies. Cutting my teeth on under $50,000 sales. Throughout this time
I learnt that controlling the entire process was essential to complete the transaction.

Franchises include

Hire a Hubby (Was also Franchise Support Manager for 2 years)

Mobile Mums

0800@fixit

Installer Services

Grey Power

Hell Franchising

Tabak Business Sales

With Jim Tabak was a founding broker of the Tabak Auckland office. Sold general businesses in value range of $500k-$13m over 5 years.